Professor Hanne Christine Bertram, Department of Food Science, Aarhus University, has been awarded an Elite Researcher (EliteForsk) Prize for her research into the correlation between diet and health. The prize is awarded by the Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science and goes to outstanding researchers under 45 years of age.

In close collaboration with Aarhus University, it is now possible to complete a university science degree in Nuuk. The first biologist from Greenland, who was also educated in Greenland, defended his MSc last week at the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources.

Aarhus University’s Chemistry Show uses everyday chemicals in spectacular demonstration experiments to spread knowledge about basic chemical theories and principles. Right now, they are experiencing national success performing in Denmark’s Got Talent 2017 on TV2. Tune in on Saturday 4 March, where viewers can vote for the students so they can go…

New research carried out by a team of researchers from the Arctic Research Centre, Aarhus University, shows that a very small bird – the little auk (søkonge) – has a very large effect on both freshwater and terrestrial ecosystems in the remote Arctic region.

Poul Nissen, Professor at Aarhus University, is receiving the 2017 Novo Nordisk Prize for his pioneering studies of the structure and function of ion pumps. Through his research, Poul Nissen has clarified in detail, among other things, how ions and nutrients are transported into and out of cells. This fundamental knowledge is very significant for…

The best properties from three well-known grasses will be united in new grass varieties. With significantly enhanced performance and high robustness, such grasses will pave the way for Danish export of new varieties that are prepared for future climate and the demand for more biomass.

You can now vote for the best research result in 2016. In the list of results that rocked Danish science during the last year, you will find two discoveries made by Aarhus researchers. Each in its own way challenges our ability to see and influence the world of physics.

As of 1 January 2017, Lars Arge is the new chairman of the Danish Council for Independent Research, Natural Sciences. Lars Arge has been a member of the council since January 2013 and vice-chair since January 2015.

Quantum computers will be itsy-bitsy tiny, when they arrive – right? Wrong! At least the first ones will occupy an area of 100 square metres, according to a paper published in Science Advances (1 February 2017). Grab a file and a quantum soldering iron, clear the parking area and get started!